Application of mainland residence card for HK, Macao and Taiwan residents

Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents who have lived on the Chinese mainland for more than six months are eligible to apply for a mainland residence card from September 1. The following is an application guide for those living in Shanghai.

Application materials:

(1) Valid mainland travel permit;

(2) Proof of residential address in Shanghai, including house rental contract, property ownership certificate, house purchasing contract, or documents issued by landlords, employers, or schools;

(3) Proof of employment including an industrial and commercial business license, a labor contract, documents issued by employers, or other materials able to prove that the applicant has a legal and stable job;

(4) Proof of studying in Shanghai, including student ID card, or other materials issued by the school to prove the applicant studies there.

Application sites:

A total of 25 sites are available to apply for the residence card across Shanghai.

Application procedure:

(1) Go to the designated places in the district where the applicants lives to take a photo for the residence card;

(2) Hand over the mainland travel permit for examination;

(3) Submit the required application materials;

(4) Information registration, and residential address check;

(5) Submit fingerprints;

(6) Choose a way to receive the card;

(7) Print out the Residence Card Application Acceptance Registration Form, and sign it after confirming the information is correct;

(8) Obtain the resident card.

Approval period: 20 working days

Pickup methods:

Two options are offered for applicants to receive residence cards.

(1) Go to the application site for pick up;

(2) Delivered by EMS. The postage of 15 yuan ($2.17) for each card will be charged.